WAY OF AN OMEGA

83 - Meeting The Emperor

"I'll come too." Nonchalantly, Vaughn voiced out startling the golden-armored knight.

"My apologies, His Highness. As per His Majesty's request, he would like to temporarily leave the entertaining of the guests to you. Also, His Majesty would personally want to talk with Lord Yulrir." The golden-armored, Roye, refuted politely.

Vaughn paused for a while and his lips twitched down a bit before replying. "I understand."

Theo naturally was very perplexed. Knowing that the Emperor would like to speak to his wife, he also moved forward and asked the golden-armored knight calmly. "How about me? Can I go with my wife?"

"..." Yulrir's face behind the mask blushed. Although half of his face is clearly covered with a mask, the surrounding people still naturally notice that he was affected by Theo's possessive antics. Although Yulrir knew to himself that he is the type that doesn't need saving, but a mere small act from Theo like this makes him feel safe.

The tone that Theo let out is cold and full of authority. Roye reluctantly looked at the imposing tan-skinned youth and let out a stiff smile. "Indeed! In fact, if it's possible, His majesty specifically told that Lord Theo should come."

Theo gave a satisfied nod and replied. "Naturally, Please lead the way. We don't want His Majesty to wait for a long time."

Yulrir silently glanced over the side profile of Theo and a thought had emerged in the back of his mind. The last 4 months in the ancient realm, Yulrir noticed little changes from his lover's temperament. The aura and the gestures that Theo gives off has a familiar feeling that he(Yulrir) can't pinpoint exactly. Nevertheless, Yulrir can't help but be moved at Theo.

Yulrir heeded Roye's invitation and followed him through the grand hall. Theo naturally followed Yulrir and silently trotted side by side by his wife. Small Seed silently glanced around while sitting comfortably within Yulrir's arm. The grand hall is filled with beautiful paintings and the walls are well-decorated with wall lamps. The wide rows of glass-windows at one side of the hall shows the view of the Kingdom's courtyard, it simply gives off a calming feeling.

After a minute of walk, the group had stopped into a wide double-doored room of at least 10 meters in height. The door naturally had a Serkoff Kingdom Insignia in it.

"The emperor is next door. Your master, Lord Terra, is also there." Roye ushered. He extended his hand and bowed with respect.

Yulrir curtly bowed back in response. "Thank you for guiding us here." He then pushed the wide door open. He went inside followed by Theo. Roye didn't follow and stood outside the door and guarded it silently. The emperor, after all, wishes to strictly prohibit the others from eavesdropping. 

Inside was a big hall similar to the Headmaster's hall in the Golden Dragon Academy. The red carpet and stained glasses were in perfect harmony, giving the hall an atmosphere of elegance. It was indeed the Emperor's Throne Hall. Yulrir can feel that the room was reinforced with a spatial-type array that is similar to the spatial barrier that Theo and his Master, Terra always use. He knew that the Emperor's Throne Hall prevents other from eavesdropping to avoid leakage of information if there are any spies around the Kingdom. Naturally, the Emperor won't let anyone to just go inside his Throne Hall without his permission.

At the end of the red carpet is a three-step platform. On top of the platform is an Imperial Throne dedicated to the Emperor. The Throne is decorated with exquisite carvings of life-like statues of a Phoenix and the Serkoff Kingdom's Flag is hanging sacredly behind the Imperial Throne.

Yulrir's eyes shone as he noticed that there are two familiar figures standing in front of the throne.

"Riri!" Terra was the first one to react and excitedly called out Yulrir.